Big Day at the Y!

Today I'm working at the YMCA in Gahanna, serving free coffee (donated by Caribou Coffee) to poll workers, YMCA staff, and voter's. I'm thankful to God for many very positive interactions. God has opened doors to meet community leaders, deepen relationships with Y staff, and share with many about our work. To describe just a few encounters:

• Elaine's initial comment to me was, "Oh great... another church... I bet your people are all voting Republican. Oh (God's name in vain)... I hope not." Needless to say, the conversation that followed was interesting. I tried to navigate through all of her issues (some of them very relevant and stimulating) and just express that Jesus loves her. Pray that Jesus would rescue her heart.
• Lynn attends a Catholic church and is in a Bible study with several ladies from another Grace Brethren Church in the Columbus area. I was fascinated as Lynn described how God is working in her life through the friendship of these ladies and their study of God's Word together. She is searching spiritually. She's looking for something more biblically centered...but can't see herself leaving her church. It was good to be able to encourage her in her journey and offer to be a help as God leads.

Praise God for a great day thus far! Would you join me in praying that one contact from our time at the Y might check out one of our Sunday gatherings soon? Thanks!